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Force-feeding ideology
It was just a matter of time before choice became mandatory. Last week, a federal judge denied a request by parents of students in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Montgomery […]
WVU provost issues final recommendations for four programs: Language programs cut, but 2 languages still to be taught
MORGANTOWN – The WVU provost’s office has heard four appeals in its Academic Transformation program portfolio review process and announced final recommendations in those cases to bring before the Board […]
Convicted murderer Michelle Michael requests new trial 15 years after sentencing
Michelle Michael, the Morgantown woman who was convicted in July 2007 of first-degree arson and the murder of her husband, James “Jimmy” Michael, appeared in Monongalia County Circuit Court on Monday […]
All in the family: The Pride program of Pierpont College receives a special gift
FAIRMONT – Cars and trucks cruising down nearby Interstate 79 told the tale. That is, you can’t get where you need to go – if you don’t have the means. […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Simpkins, John Glenn, 39, fleeing, obstructing, Aug. 20, Deputy Thompson. WESTOVER POLICE Senka, Robert, 46, domestic battery, Aug. 21, Officer Hilling. STATE POLICE White, James Harry, 62, domestic […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Harris, Malachi K., 21, obstructing, Aug. 24, Deputy Thompson. Orinick, Nativa, 41, domestic battery, Aug. 28, Deputy Thompson. WESTOVER POLICE Pursell, Raven, 20, domestic battery, Aug. 22, Officer […]
Gov. Justice: Monongalia, Marion among the 15 counties joining statewide Communities in Schools program
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice celebrated on Tuesday the addition of 15 counties to the state’s Communities in Schools program. The addition brings the total […]
Hops can be used for more than beer
A few years ago, I planted hops — one pot that my father had bought and delayed planting and another from a friend who grows hops. They grew each year, […]
Jackson Kelly PLLC moves offices
Jackson Kelly PLLC has moved its Morgantown office to WestRidge Corporate Park, off Exit 153 on Interstate 79. “We are extremely excited about our move to the WestRidge Corporate Park, […]




